Socioeconomic disparities in the global burden of glaucoma: an analysis of trends from 1990 to 2016.

Jing WuXiaoning YuXiyuan PingXiayan XuYilei CuiHao YangJiayue ZhouQichuan YinXingchao Shentu

Published in: Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie (2019)

With population growth and aging, global burden of glaucoma is increasing and older age, lower socioeconomic status, and lower MYS are associated with higher glaucoma burden. Our results help to gain a better understanding of glaucoma and guide future health policies tailored for public.

Keyphrases

optic nerve
public health
healthcare
mental health
cataract surgery
risk factors
physical activity
emergency department
risk assessment
optical coherence tomography
health information
health insurance